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| History |
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The company was founded in 1807, during the Jefferson presidency. In the early years, Wiley was best known for the works of Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, and other 19th century American literary giants. By the turn of the century, Wiley was established as a leading publisher of scientific and technical information. (A more detailed history is available.) |
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| President and CEO |
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William J. Pesce, Wiley's tenth President and CEO, was appointed in May 1998. Will joined the company in 1989 and previously served as Chief Operating Officer; Executive Vice President, Educational and International Group; Senior Vice President, Educational and International Group; and Senior Vice President, Educational Publishing. Before joining Wiley, he was President of W.B. Saunders, one of the world's leading medical publishers, in addition to other management and planning positions at CBS when they were a publishing business. He has a MBA in Finance from NYU's Stern School of Business. |
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| Stock Exchange/ Ticker Symbols |
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New York Stock Exchange: JWa and JWb. The company went public in 1962 and was listed on the NYSE in 1995. |
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| Operations |
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Wiley is a global publisher of print and electronic products, specializing in scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training materials, and online applications and websites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners.
Investments in enabling technologies are enhancing our ability to deliver must-have content to our customers, making it easier for them to discover Wiley's products, services, capabilities, and people. Wiley is rapidly evolving from a product-centric company that delivered primarily print products to customers to a customer-centric company that is more closely connected to customers and more able to provide them with what they want when they want it. |
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| Global Enterprise |
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With about 4,900 employees worldwide, Wiley has operations in the United States, Europe (the UK, Denmark, Germany and Russia), Canada, Asia, and Australia. The Company has U.S. publishing, marketing, and distribution centers in New Jersey, California, Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Iowa, and Ohio. Wiley's worldwide headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the river from Manhattan.
Wiley content travels well. Approximately 40% of the company's revenue is generated outside the United States. |
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